First CRC Weekly
- December 16-22 -
Our Mission: To Glorify God by making More and Better Disciples
From the Administrator
Hi everyone!
You can look forward to this newsletter from yours truly. It comprises of time-sensitive announcements, events, service schedules, offering schedules, our prayer list and a link to our bulletin "Hot Sheet". I will send these out each week, typically on Thursdays. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
Have a great weekend and see you on Sunday!
In Christ,
Nancy - Church Office Administrator
Sunday morning text: Micah 5:1-5
Today we welcome Pastor Tim Keep from Visalia CRC who will be here for morning worship and at our evening worship Pastor Lambert will be bringing God’s Word to our congregation.
Evening Services are being temporarily suspended beginning Sunday, December 30, 2018.
In preparation for the children singing on December 23rd, all children ages 3-6th grade are invited to join us to practice singing in the front of the sanctuary following our morning service.
Justin and Julie Carruthers address: 22318 Township Road 555, Sturgeon County Alberta, T0A 1N1
Everyone is invited to a Christmas Carol/Hymn Sing this Wednesday evening at 6:30pm in the sanctuary accompanied by the piano and organ. Come to sing or listen to special carols that celebrate our Savior's birth! Refreshments to follow!
Young Adult Bible Study will be Monday, December 17 at 6:30pm at Lael’s home.
"In House" New City Catechism - All parents with at least one child between the ages of 3 and 6th grade are invited to take part in our new venture together! Be sure to download the app (search "New City Catechism APP") on your phone, tablet or other electronic device. The lesson this week will be What does the law of God require?
Have questions? Join the ‘New City Catechism Discussion with First CRC’ Group on Facebook!
Living Water International Mission Trip - First CRC has partnered with Living Water International to send a team to Alta Verapaz, Guatemala to bring a safe water source to a local church, Ministerios El Shaddai Carcha. Trip dates have been set for April 6-13, 2019 with an approximate cost of $1,500 per person. If you would like to join our mission team to Guatemala or would like more information, please contact Pastor Sikkema.
WE ARE NOW STREAMING OUR SERVICES "LIVE!"
Hello Congregation from your A/V Team! We are excited to introduce a brand new live-streaming option during Sunday morning worship! Whether you are on vacation, sick, shut-in, or for any other reason unable to make our service, you can now watch the service "LIVE" right along with us! We have three ways you can tune in:
1. WEBSITE - Log on to our church website (http://hanfordcrc.org/livestream) from your mobile device or computer.
2. ROKU TV - If you have Roku TV, add channel "BOXCAST" then scroll down till you find First Christian Reformed church-Hanford, Ca.
3. Apple TV - If you have AppleTV, add the channel "BOXCAST" then scroll down till you find First Christian Reformed Church-Hanford, Ca.
If you have any issues please contact Timothy Thomas @ twthomas.2002@gmail.com.
THIS WEEK
EVENTS THIS WEEK
- New City Catechism of the Week: What Does the Law of God Require?
- Common Ground Youth Group - will not meet
- Young Adults - Monday at 6:30pm at Lael's home
- Coffee Break - Tuesday evening will not meet
- Coffee Break & Story Hour - will not meet
- Christmas Carol/Hymn Sing - Wednesday at 6:30pm
- GEMS, Cadets, MSM - will not meet
- Friendship - will not meet
UPCOMING FIRST CRC SPECIAL EVENTS
Christmas Day service at 10am
Spring Life Group Sign-Up’s will begin on January 1 and Life Groups will begin meeting the week of January 20.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Today: Marianne Wilgenburg
Wednesday: Noah Carruthers
Tim & Marlene VanderMoren
Thursday: Ivy Zonneveld, Marcy Van Workum
Josh & Raina Neal (10th)
Friday: Brian Kootstra, Dave Johnson, Marissa Carpenter
Saturday: Linda Reenders, Monique Ouwinga, Rein Hakker
Next Sunday: Jeanne deHaan
SERVING SCHEDULES
Greeters: 9:30 am: Gerrit & Hinke deJong
Council Greeters: AM & PM: Aaron & Rachel Schroeder
Nursery: 9:30 am: Infant: Gayle Zonneveld, Rachel Schroeder, Stevi Zonneveld.
Toddler: Cheryl Zonneveld, Aaron Carpenter, Audrey Dragt
Sound/Computer Technicians: Tim Thomas, Brian Bergman, Adam Danielson
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Maegan deJong
Helpers: Hannah Wilgenburg, Will Bekedam
Storyteller (K-2): Claire Noland. Helper: Matt Verdegaal
Hospitality Team: David & Alice teVelde
SERVING NEXT WEEK (Dec. 23)
Greeters: 9:30 am:
Council Greeters: AM & PM: Bill & Linda Tos
Nursery: 9:30 am: Infant: Jeanne deHaan, Cassie Zonneveld, Rebekah Wilgenberg.
Toddler: Sheri Tos, Kelly & AJ Bekedam
Sound/Computer Technicians: Tim Thomas, Brian Bergman, Danny Azevedo
Children’s Worship: Story Teller (3-TK): Cheryl Zonneveld
Helpers: Stevi Zonneveld & Jackson Zonneveld
Storyteller (K-2): Claire Noland Helper: Josh Zonneveld
Hospitality Team: Dave & Sharon Johnson
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
CHURCH FAMILY
Justin and Julie Carruthers (Please continue to pray for a quick resolution of their VISA status)
Marge Duyst (recovering from broken hip surgery)
Janice Hofmans (back surgery recovery)
SHUT-INS
Val Brazil (hospice care)
Bob Carvalho, Steve Koelewyn, Richard Lemos, Marilyn Maccagno, Helen Schilder, Dan & Janet Slootweg, Claudine Van Groningen, Carrie Vandersteen, Ron Woodhouse (living in their own home)
Martha Chandler (Alice Manor in Fowler)
Janet Henshaw (Lemoore Elderly Apts)
Mary Ruth Koelewyn, Linda Reenders (Kings Convalescent)
Wanda Koelewyn (Casa Grande Senior Care in Visalia)
Bram Stout, Jeanette Stout, Freda Sybesma, Corrie Vennema (Valley Christian Home)
Sadie Waanders (Palm Village in Reedley)
RELATIVES OF FAMILY
Tony Mendes (Paul Mendes father) in rehab for injures suffered after being hit by a car while walking
Anda Hofmans (daughter of EddyDell Huffman) chemotherapy. Address – 316 E. Sherwood; Hanford
Frank Carreiro – (friend of Rick Koelewyn) pancreatic cancer-chemo will continue, tumors are shrinking. Thanks for all your prayers.
MISSIONS
Cal & Jamie Hofland, Roger & Sue Scheenstra, Martin & Wendy Sisneroz, Kellie Terpstra, Zachary & Laura O’Leary
MILITARY FAMILIES
Paul Sikkema, Jason Vryhof, Mark Vryhof
SPECIAL OFFERING SCHEDULE
NEXT WEEK: Faith Promise
EVENING OFFERING OF THE MONTH: Open Door
About Us
Email: hanfordcrc@comcast.net
Website: hanfordcrc.org
Location: 2175 Leoni Drive, Hanford, CA, United States
Phone: (559) 582-4423
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanfordCRC/